KSU TRIO Summer Academy Instructor (Elective Course/Non-Accredited)

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

Instructs TRIO program students in elective (non-core) courses. Elective courses include Spanish I, Spanish II, Path to Student Success, Digital Media Design, Advanced Art Making, Creative Writing, and ACT/SAT Prep for Success.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, organizes, develops and conducts a comprehensive instructional course for students enrolled in the Summer Academy
2. Conducts integrated academic classes pertaining to the course
3. Teaches students learning strategies
4. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
5. Responsible for preparing and submitting a course syllabus prior to the start of the class
6. Assists with the planning, instruction and evaluation of tutoring and problem-solving activities
7. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
8. Makes recommendations on students' strengths and needs
9. Reports student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate staff personnel

Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent
 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with planning, organizing and implementing lesson plans with High School Students. Courses are non-accredited courses 
Completion of a minimum of sixty (60) hours of course work towards obtaining a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

ABILITIES
Ability to work autonomously and in team settings
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Experience with planning, organizing, and implementing lesson plans
Experience with academic support programs, or similar programs for high school students
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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